BOTEC, RIPCO in 'merger' breakthrough

The Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Johnnie Swartz said during his ministry's budget proposal for 2010/2011 yesterday that the intention is to expedite the exercise within the deadline, as both organisation have reported increased anxiety among staff resulting in some leaving.

"Following the Presidential Directive CAB 37 (B)/2009 on the merger of BOTEC and RIPCO, my ministry is consulting with the affected parties in order to start the implementation process," Swartz said.